Every Child With an IEP

ALEC proposes entire privatization of education.    The multiple errors in thinking of this plan are evident.  In the 1950s there were manufacturing jobs for those who dropped out and the world of knowledge (technology) far less complex.  Rather than shrinking and fragmenting our efforts we need to expand what we are doing while ensuring that each child receives the best possible within a system of common accountability.  How can we do that?  We can have every child in public education receive their education through an IEP (Individual Education Plan).  Several advantages would appear.   There are two populations of students that have unfunded mandates who continue to fall through the cracks ... at-risk and gifted.  The public education system needs an equitable allocation of resources so that all students have equal access to funding and resources rather than having one population with specialized allocation.  In addition, every child having an IEP would make certain that all children have the same legal protections in the public school setting as every other child.    Please read the article from DISTRICTADMINISTRATION as it points out very well the advantages of each child having their own individual education plan.